Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies in the year 1040.   

May 21   In the year 1040 king Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency   

Jul 10   In the year 1040 lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes   

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.   

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I of Scotland   

Feb 22   Rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105) was born on this day in history.   

Jun 27   King Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095) was born on this day in history.   

Mar 17   On this day in history harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies   

Aug 15   On this day in history death of king Duncan I of Scotland   

Oct 01   Alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997) died in the year 1040.